Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, Nasarawa State, has described the late Emir of Awe, HRH Abubakar Umar II, as a ruler whose reign brought peace and development to the people of the area.

The monarch died, at weekend, after a protracted illness, he was on the throne for 33 years and 4 days.

In a condolence message issued yesterday by his spokesman, Yakubu Lamai, the governor said that the late Emir ‘s mission in life has been to offer purposeful leadership and to foster harmonious co existence.